Yucatan Culinary Tour: Local Chef's Food Spots

Food tours should be neither hurried nor impersonal. The aim is to immerse participants in Mérida’s culinary scene by dining at local favorites, engaging with the creators of the cuisine, and discovering the narratives behind each dish. This experience transcends merely savoring delicious food; it’s about embracing the local culture, one bite at a time.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza Grande - Discover Mérida’s essence with a walking food tour through its lively markets and street food. Savor genuine local cuisine crafted by dedicated vendors while gaining insights into the city’s culture, history, and daily life. This tour focuses on uncovering hidden tastes, engaging with locals, and experiencing Mérida authentically through its culinary delights.
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Meals
Additional Information
  • No children under 4
Location
Letras Mérida
Calle 62
Meet your guide at the large, colorful “MÉRIDA” letters in Plaza Grande (not Gran Plaza). Your guide will be wearing a The Lost Taco Food Tours T-shirt.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lalor413
Jan 15, 2026
Amazing tour and amazing food! - If you're a mexican and especially yucatecan food fan, look no further! Not only the food was varied, fresh and delicious, but the whole experience of walking among the very people that make these amazing dishes happen *literally* from scratch was amazing. We had a great time with Alex as you can tell he really knows and enjoys all the dishes we tried. Also, he took his time to make sure we understood the whole meal preparing processes and where every ingredient come from, making it an even more rewarding experience. I would recommed this tour everytime!
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Momthemom
Jan 10, 2026
A Great Eating Experience - We had a wonderful food tour with Jorge as our guide. He was so informative about the food-making process, the ingredients, and the culture behind them. Everything we ate on our seven food stops was delicious. Jorge was quite friendly and accommodating. He easily switched back and forth in Spanish and English to meet the needs of our group. We highly recommend this tour.
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Whitney
Dec 30, 2025
10 out of 10 would recommend - Really wonderful experience! Jorge did a great job showcasing local and authentic cuisine. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone that's loves a fun, interesting and delicious experience! :)
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Tim
Dec 20, 2025
Excellent!!! - Jorge was an excellent tour guide, very informative, authentic and took exceptional care of us. Highly recommend asking for Jorge if your scheduling a tour.
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Magnus_o
Dec 17, 2025
Friendly, fun, and fire food! - This was a great food tour! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We were treated to foods we have never heard of and would not have been able to guess our way to if we tried. The guide was able to explain what the ingredients were, proper pronunciation of dishes, and their history. I would’ve eaten most items twice but I wanted to be able to try everything on the tour. We were fed plenty!
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Randall_h
Dec 15, 2025
What a great day! We... - What a great day! We found it very informative and learned so much about authentic Yucatán cuisine and cooking techniques. The food finds were amazing.
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Michaelt_r
Nov 29, 2025
Jorge was very... - Jorge was very knowlegable about the food and local history. Food was excellent. Thank you very much for waiting on us.
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Maria_a
Nov 24, 2025
Come hungry and enjoy Merida street food - If you love Mexican food, you absolutely need to book this tour! I had so much fun going around the Merida’s markets with Alex, and Im so happy to have experienced street food with the locals. I never would’ve found out about these spots otherwise. He can also customize the tour to your preference, and I never felt rushed or pressured to eat anything I don’t feel like. I greatly appreciate Alex’s culinary background and genuine relationships with the vendors, everyone was so lovely and nice. He has amazing recommendations, will go the extra mile to make sure you’ll have a great time. Everything is included in the tour, all you have to do is show up with an empty stomach! (Pro tip: you will eat enough for 2 meals 😂 hand sanitizer/wet wipes will come in handy ✨) Highly recommend exploring Merida with The Lost Taco!
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C_o
Dec 26, 2025
Great time and delicious food! - Jorge our guide was great! Knowledgeable and able to adjust to our needed pace. We enjoyed the accommodations to our diet as well.
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Susan_f
Jan 2, 2026
Guide never showed up... - Guide never showed up despite the tour been booked and paid for. We had planned our whole day around it, no apology or refund yet received
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).